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Day 1 : Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura Palm - Valley Of Roses - Dades Gorges. (D)

Your departure from Marrakech is a 07:30 am. In order to reach the Dades Gorges you will cross the Atlas Mountains, from Marrakech to Ouarzazate. You will enjoy scenic road, beautiful landscapes with different colors and Berber villages along the way. Your first stop will be ‘Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah’ classified since 1987 by UNESCO as a human international patrimony. Of all the remaining Kasbahs in Morocco, the walls and interior of this area are the most intact. Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah has been used in many film and television productions like Gladiator, Laurence of Arabia, Kingdom of Heaven, Games of Thrones, etc.. Then you will head to Ouarzazate and you will have free time to visit the old Kasbah of Ouarzazate "Taourirt Kasbah". Then, you will hit the road towards the Roses Valley, through the Skoura palm grove to the Dades Valley. You will arrive at Dades Gorges around 5 pm where you will have dinner and spend the first night in a typical Moroccan hotel.

Day 2: Dades Gorges - Toudra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes. (D)

After a traditional Moroccan breakfast, you will leave your hotel in Dades Gorges at 8 am and reach the road to Toudra Gorges. After arrival you will have a free time to walk around and enjoy amazing canyons of about 985 ft (300m) high. Your trip will be continued to to the Big Dunes of Merzouga where you will experience a 1,5-hour camel ride and ydiscover one of the most stunning view of the world: unforgettable sunset in the desert. Then you will have dinner and get settled in a nomad tent in the middle of the desert.

Day 3: Merzouga Dunes - Tazarine - Agdaz - Marrakech

On the last day you will be woken up half an hour before the sunrise to enjoy that magical view. You will see the sunrise and then return to Merzouga by dromadary ride. You will have a shower and breakfast and then come back from Merzouga to Marrakech via Tazarine and the Draa Valley which is a fascinating oasis, home of Berber villages, Kasbahs, streaming sand dunes, lush green plains and palm trees. anFrom the Draa, which is the Morocco’s largest river, you will enjoy the view of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. On the way you will have free time and then you will continue to Marrakech where you will arrive around 7 pm.

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Included

Accommodation as per itinerary
Breakfast and dinner
Driver/guide(Private Version)
2 nights accommodation
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

Drinks
Local Guide
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide ( Just Private Version)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
if the majority in group speak English. The Assigned Guide will speak English.
Minimum age is 12 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Tour in small group does not include Escort guide

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

60%

Reviews

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Leah I

4 | 2017-10-26

I will never forget the deep dusty rose color of the Sahara in the 1/2 hr after sunset, or the morning ride in the dark, lit only by the amazing brilliance of the stars! That alone made the 13 hr return trip to Marrakech worth it. I also loved the hour long walk through the Berber garden plots in the gorge. For me, this trip was excellent and I strongly recommend it! That said, some caveats and suggestions: Don't expect the driver to be a tour guide. You might get lucky, but... Our driver, Yusef, was friendly, competent and helpful when asked for something. He didn't offer any commentary about where we were or even a summary of what to expect when we arrived at a site and were handed over to a local guide. All of whom were excellent, but it seemed at times that communication was lacking between guides, driver and lodging staff. If you can afford it, reserve a private room and a private tent. I am a 67 yr old solo female traveler, about 40 yrs older than most of the group. I had arranged private sleeping space and was so glad! The first night, people were randomly assigned rooms together. The desert camp has some tents with 5-6 beds- no space at all between them. People were just counted and waved to a tent. I'd already booked a flight to Marrakech when I decided to do this tour. I wish I'd either done the 4 day Fes to Marrakech tour hard to find going the other way or had been dropped off near Mergouza to catch a grand taxi to Fes. You still pay the full tour price, but save hrs of travel time back to Marrakech.

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cally h

5 | 2017-09-01

Worth every penny. This tour is so CHEAP for what you actually get. I highly recommend for anyone wanting to see the Sahara desert. This tour is amazing.

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Markus M

5 | 2016-08-21

Our three day tour through Morocco with Zakaria was a great treat and adventure. We enjoyed the scenic route and had expert wisdom form our guide to help us understand the Moroccan way, willing to stop everywhere for pictures and shopping. If you see a local market buzzing like a bee hive ask Zakaria to take you, you will not regret. I highly recommend taking this trip if you want to see more than just the souks of marrakech. We stayed a total of seven days in Morocco and had a few days in Marrakech before and after our dessert trip. That also turned out to be a very clever move, as you will feel overwhelmed and a bit exhausted from all the travelling. Especially for us untrained camel riders and desert campers, the last day in Marrakech at our Riad's Hammam with a massage was a perfect way to recenter and have the feeling of an overall relaxing vacation. Take the trip, soak up the sights and be prepared for the tourist food turnaround stops I recommend going with the vegetarian dishes at these stops just to be sure and worry free. This isn't a foodie trip, keep that in mind. All in all we were very pleased with our experience and the comfort of our trip. If you get a chance to ride with Zakaria then you're in for a treat!

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